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Osmania University and other Telangana universities will introduce facial recognition-based attendance this academic year, ending the decades-old “food and bed” culture. Students must secure 75% attendance for tuition fee reimbursement and exams, with the new system also covering affiliated colleges and staff.

Ch V Sai Prasad highlighted systemic weaknesses in India’s economy, urging reduced dependence on foreign goods and stronger manufacturing. He noted the ongoing US tariff war is manageable but resilience is crucial for India’s ambition to become a global superpower

Farmers in Katikanapalli, Peddapalli, prevented a fertiliser shop owner from illegally diverting 22 bags of urea. Police seized the consignment and reloaded it into the godown. Urea distribution is carried out with Aadhaar and Pattadar passbook verification

Telangana has recorded a significant drop in the Infant Mortality Rate from 41.2 in 2011-13 to 18 in 2021-23. BRS legislator T Harish Rao credits KCR’s welfare schemes, including KCR Kits, Nutrition Kits, and maternal-child health programmes, for the achievement

An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion

IIIT Hyderabad has launched its first online degree, MSc in Data Science. The UGC-approved programme spans two years, extendable to four, offering flexible learning for working professionals. Admissions require no entrance exam, opening opportunities to learners from diverse backgrounds

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, requesting transfer of 98.2 acres of defence land for the Gandhi Sarovar Project at the Musi-Esa river confluence, featuring a knowledge hub, meditation village, handloom centre, ghats, and a peace museum.

Telangana has recorded a 52% decline in Infant Mortality Rate over the last decade, dropping from 41.2 to 18 per 1,000 live births. Both rural and urban areas show improvements, surpassing the national average and highlighting progress in maternal and child health

Specta Quartz Surfaces, a luxury brand by ARL Group, is expanding in Telangana, eyeing 8–10% revenue share. At Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, it unveiled India’s first pastel quartz collection, aligning with the city’s booming luxury housing market

Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Farmers in Telangana, particularly in Suryapet and Narayanpet, face severe urea shortages, queuing overnight at PACS centers. Despite government assurances and token-based distribution, long waits, black-market sales, and technical glitches continue, threatening a 10–15 per cent drop in Kharif crop yields

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar of neglecting Gurukul schools, holding them responsible for over 110 student deaths. He alleged corruption, unpaid staff, and scams in welfare institutions under Congress rule

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Telangana government after the High Court exposed irregularities in the Group-1 exam. He and BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded accountability, with calls for a CBI probe and UPSC oversight in future examinations

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event

At its Praja Vani session in Hyderabad, Hydraa received 36 complaints, mostly about encroachments of public spaces. Citizens raised concerns over misuse of parks, sewage entering lakes and homes, and illegal constructions on sewerage and drainage channels

BRS leader and former MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao dismissed rumours of joining the BJP, saying the false campaign was meant to defame him and his family. He reaffirmed loyalty to BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and working president KT Rama Rao

Farmers in Adilabad’s Mukhra (K) village performed Mangal Harati to a poster of former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao, recalling his farm welfare schemes and accusing the Congress of neglect. They said only KCR’s return could resolve the ongoing urea and loan issues.

Despite government assurances of fresh urea stocks, farmers across Telangana continue to face acute shortages. Long queues, protests, and midnight waits at PACS outlets were reported, with farmers warning of crop damage if the crisis persists.

M Sai Kumar was unanimously elected as the Chairman of Telangana Judo Association during an emergency executive committee meeting in Hyderabad on Sunday, with several key officials in attendance

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao paid tributes to freedom fighter and Telangana armed peasant struggle leader Ravi Narayana Reddy on his death anniversary. He lauded Narayana Reddy’s activism, educational initiatives, and electoral triumph, urging people to draw inspiration from his legacy to protect Telangana’s interests.